TenasiTech has received two grants from Commercialisation Australia - an initial Proof of Concept grant to assist it commercialise an additive to extend the life of plastic products, and a subsequent Early Stage Commercialisation grant to take its insulation foam product to market.
Energy efficient buildings through a cost effective technology for insulation foams
TenasiTech is commercialising Adaptive Polyol (TM) - a new, safe and affordable way of incorporating high functioning additives in plastics and rubbers for increased product performance. The Commercialisation Australia project will allow TenasiTech to develop Adaptive Foam (TM) for use in building insulation materials. Adaptive Foam(TM) will allow foam producers to make thinner, more moisture resistant and longer lasting insulators. Ultimately this means lower carbon emissions over the full life of the buildings being insulated with these novel materials.
Cost effective additive extending life and performance of thermoplastic polyurethane products
TenasiTech has developed a polymer nano-composite technology which radically improves the performance of polyurethanes. Used for both castable and thermoplastic polyurethanes, the new composite materials allow outstanding performance for industrial parts, adhesives, textiles and medical implants.
Richard Marshall, CEO of TenasiTech said the Proof of Concept grant was very important in allowing TenasiTech the resources to develop an industrially relevant manufacturing process, and to match the technical performance with market needs. TenasiTech’s current product partners would not have been secured without the extra funding. “The application process and required documentation were not too onerous, considering the additional funding it allowed. Indeed the Case Manager made the process smooth and easy to understand, and was a valued asset for the team as we executed the project plan.”
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